This data controller states that it is a public authority under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
or a Scottish public authority under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Description statement:

This register entry describes, in very general terms, the personal data being processed by:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Description of personal data being processed:

Nature of work - County Council

Description of Processing

The following is a very broad description of the way this organisation/data controller processes personal information. To understand how your own personal information is processed you may need to refer to any personal communications you have received, check any privacy notices the organisation has provided or contact the organisation directly to ask about your personal circumstances.

Reasons/purposes for processing information

We process personal information to enable us to provide a range of government services to local people and businesses which include:

maintaining our own accounts and records

supporting and managing our employees

promoting the services we provide

marketing our local tourism

carrying out health and public awareness campaigns

managing our property

providing leisure and cultural services

provision of education

carrying out surveys

administering the assessment and collection of taxes and other revenue including benefits and grants

licensing and regulatory activities

local fraud initiatives

the provision of social services

crime prevention and prosecution offenders including the use of CCTV

corporate administration and all activities we are required to carry out as a data controller and public authority

undertaking research, strategic needs analysis and public health research

the provision of all commercial services including the administration and enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions

the provision of all non-commercial activities including the disposal of household waste

internal financial support and corporate functions

managing archived records for historical and research reasons

data matching under local and national fraud initiatives

prevention and control of disease and the promotion of health within the community

legal and other services to schools

consultancy and advisory services in relation to public health

Type/Classes of information processed

We process information relevant to the above reasons/purposes which may include:

personal details

family details

lifestyle and social circumstances

goods and services

financial details

employment and education details

housing needs

visual images, personal appearance and behaviour

licenses or permits held

student and pupil records

business activities

case file information

dietary and other special health requirements

We also process sensitive classes of information that may include:

physical or mental health details

racial or ethnic origin

trade union membership

political affiliation

political opinions

offences (including alleged offences)

religious or other beliefs of a similar nature

criminal proceedings, outcomes and sentences

Who information is processed about

We process personal information about:

customers

suppliers

staff, persons contracted to provide a service

claimants

complainants, enquirers or their representatives

professional advisers and consultants

students and pupils

carers or representatives

landlords

recipients of benefits

witnesses

offenders and suspected offenders

licence and permit holders

traders and others subject to inspection

people captured by CCTV images

representatives of other organisations

Who information may be shared with

We sometimes need to share information with the individuals we process information about and other organisations. Where this is necessary we are required to comply with all aspects of the data protection act. What follows is a description of the types of organisations we may need to share some of the personal information we process with for one or more reasons.

Where necessary or required we share information with:

customers

family, associates or representatives of the person whose personal data we are processing

current past and prospective employers

healthcare, social and welfare organisations

educators and examining bodies

providers of goods and services

financial organisations

debt collection and tracing agencies

private investigators

service providers

local and central government

ombudsman and regulatory authorities

press and the media

professional advisers and consultants

courts and tribunals

trade unions

political organisations

professional advisers

credit reference agencies

professional bodies

survey and research organisations

police forces

housing associations and landlords

voluntary and charitable organisations

religious organisations

students and pupils including their relatives, guardians, carers or representatives

data processors

other police forces, non-home office police forces

regulatory bodies

courts, prisons

customs and excise

local and central government

international law enforcement agencies and bodies

security companies

partner agencies, approved organisations and individuals working with the police,

licensing authorities

service providers

press and the media

healthcare professionals

current past and prospective employers and examining bodies

law enforcement and prosecuting authorities

legal representatives, defence solicitors

police complaints authority

the disclosure and barring service

healthcare professionals

Transfers

It may sometimes be necessary to transfer personal information overseas. When this is needed information may be transferred to countries or territories around the world. Any transfers made will be in full compliance with all aspects of the data protection act.